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1) In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence.
Seven Indians ….. A) feature in B) Heroes of Philanthropy list C) Forbes Asia’s D) Ninth annual a. ABCD b. DCAB c. BCAD d. ACDB
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2) The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph.
A) But I failed spectacularly. B) I once tried to run a mile in seven minutes after hearing some athletes could do it in four. C) I could not hold my breath for seven minutes. D) I couldn’t even make it to one. a. DCAB b. CDBA c. ABCD d. DCBA
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3) The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.
We have already finished our task / so we packed our bags/ and left for the day. a. We have already finished our task b. so we packed our bags c. and left for the day d. no error
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4) The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’.
The teacher is angry on the student/ for not submitting the assignment/ on time. a. The teacher is angry on the student b. for not submitting the assignment c. on time d. no error
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5) Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative.
He made off with the stolen ………….. a. jewelry b. jewelery c. jewellry d. jewellerry
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6) Fill in the blanks with the correctly spelled alternative.
No matter how often a new organization claims to have a flat structure, ………… in order to grow they end up adhering to ………….. in one form or another. a. hiererchy b. hierarchy c. heirarchy d. higherchy
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7) Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate – grammatically, semantically and logically. a. Young people frequently fall into the trap of assuming that the difficulties they face today are greater and more troublesome than those faced by prev b. Young people frequently fall into the trap of assuming that the difficulties they face today are greater and troublesome than those faced by previous c. Young people today are trapped by assuming that their difficulties are troublesome and more great than the previous generations. d. By assuming they face troublesome difficulties than the previous generation, young people today are frequently trapped.
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8) Following is a set of four sentences. Choose the sentence which is most appropriate , grammatically, semantically & logically. a. It is highly desirable that you complete the syllabus before the commencement of the annual exams. b. It is highly desirable for you to complete your syllabus before the commencement of the annual exams. c. It is highly desirable if you complete the syllabus before the commencement of the annual exams. d. It is highly desired if you should complete the syllabus before the commencement of the half yearly exams.
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9) A situation is provided below, followed by a idiom or proverb. Choose the one which fits the situation best.
The secret is out. a. The cat is out of the bag. b. The cat jumped out of the bag. c. The cat jumped and now is out. d. Out of the bag the cat has jumped.
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10) A situation is provided below, followed by a idiom or proverb. Choose the one which fits the situation best.
A bad or horrifying experience will scar a person for a lifetime and he (s)he will avoid a similar situation in future. a. Fire is a good servant but a bad master b. A burnt child dreads the fire c. A burnt cow dreads the fire d. Burnt stables mean fearful horses
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11) Some parts of the sentence in the passage below are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative.
All afternoon the usual line of tourists from around the …(1)….., had descended into the (2)……… rock-cut tomb some 26 feet …(3)….. to pay their respects. 1. a) universe b) earth c) country d) world 2. a) airy b) spacious c) awe-inspiring d)cramped 3. a) high b) underground c) wide d) out of sight a. 1- c,2 - d ,3 - a b. 1 -d,2 - d ,3 - b c. 1- a,2 - c,3 – b d. 1- a,2 - b, 3 - c
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12) In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required.
Her performance is steadily improving over the past few weeks. a. has been steadily b. was steadily c. had steadily improved d. no improvement required
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13) In the question below, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option d.) no improvement required.
My experience in Hor came as a stark contrast to accounts I’d read of earlier first travel encounters with Lake Manasarovar. a. belonging to earlier traveller’s first encounters with Lake Manasarovar. b. of earlier travellers’ first encounters with Lake Manasarovar. c. of first encounters by Lake Manasarovar of earlier travellers. d. no improvement needed.
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14) In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression.
His astrologer had predicted that he would die at age 58. Being a strong believer in fate, he willed his property to his dear wife just before his fifty eighth birthday. a. Atheist b. Fatalist c. Fatist d. Fate-believer
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15) In the question below choose the alternative that best substitutes the underlined expression.
After the sepoy revolt of 1857, the Queen decided to grant a general pardon to all soldiers involved in the mutiny except a few who had played pivotal roles. a. Exemption b. Discharge c. Reprieve d. Amnesty
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16) In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer.
I have been working in this organization /since last six years and/ I am yet to find any dishonest person. a. I have been working in this organization b. since last six years and c. I am yet to find any dishonest person d. no error
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17) In the following questions, a sentence is broken up into parts. One of the parts may have an error. You are required to identify the part containing the error. If there is no error, choose “none of the above” as your answer.
There was a lot of discussion about if we should buy the car. a. There was a lot of b. discussion about if c. we should buy the car d. no error
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18) Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word,
Aghast a. Dismayed b. Fearful c. Tortured d. Basket case
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19) Choose the word closest in meaning to the given word.
Disappear a. Procrastinate b. Materialize c. Vamoose d. Occur
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20) Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word,
Pristine a. Untouched b. Dirty c. Cheap d. Precious
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